5 Reasons NOT To Get Littermates
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Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! In this video we talk about 5 reasons NOT to get littermates. Follow along to learn why you should really avoid doing making this mistake.
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I have 2 dachshunds from same litter. Love them both, totally worth it from my experience
Was it hard to bond or train?
I swear this was the one comment I needed to see. ESP cause I’m looking at dachshund specifically. My breeder said it’s a good idea and worked well in her experience. Even when I’m only getting one puppy from her so I know it’s not biased.
@@allmotion_noluck It is a challenge. The problem is they get too bonded. The puppies have to respect you and see you as more important then there siblings. Also have to be trained properly including potty training. Its twice the amount of work. If you can handle this and do it correctly it can work out. I successfully have trained my littermates they are female too. You have to be prepared on what to do if they have a fight ect.
@@kayleighcallahan8154 that breeder is trying to make money off of you. As a breeder myself I would never adopt out 2 puppies to one person... please research more and also if you do this... make sure you get 2 runts or 1 runt and 1 pick preferably male and female. ....
Thats what we did, pick and runt, built up the confidence of the runt and set different expectations for the pick when young. Each had their job to do and training to complete independent and mixed through year 1. Teaching them how to play, giving zoomie time and when to stop/adjust play. These line australian shepherds choose human snuggles and training over each other most of the time and don't get jealous of attention anymore. Patience and consistency [from all family members].
NEVER again. It nearly drove me insane. Dogs turned out fine, but man, what a lot of work!!!
We ended up getting 2 golden retriever puppies. Loved every minute their nature and personalities are so sweet. I think this video missed a HUGE point which is making sure you get your puppies from a good breeder!
FACTS! Love your comment! 🤙🏼🌺
I have 3 golden retriever litter mates. 2 girls and a boy. All 3 are great dogs and haven't had any issues with them at all. I guess it all depends on the owners and their efforts to train the dogs properly.
YESSSS FACTS! I too have two littermates and they’re doing AMAZING❤️🐶!🤙🏼🌺
Someone else asked my same question. I have a mother and a female pup. I was considering keeping a boy pup but you just scared me. They are both fighting all the time and this makes sense now.
Nothing wrong with getting two puppies I have two Rottweilers same litter it’s easier to train. Stop listening to everyone, go by your own gut. Life has a way of leading you💕🌺
It's really not a thing when done right. I've had 4 pairs through my life with huge success. They are actually easier to deal with than non littermates. What they say about one waiting to train is simply not true you can train them both together they will mostly follow each other around. They see one being rewarded and they will copy out of jealousy to also get rewarded, also easy to let them eat together etc there is not an issue if done correct. They absolutely do not have any issues with bonding in the family. As for one being dominant that happens with 2 or more dogs every time you have 2 or more it is no different or more serious. Again I've had 4 pairs of littermates from 6-8 weeks until 12-17 years. I will always try to get littermates, again 2 puppies growing up together that aren't littermates is almost no different you will compare how quick they learn things
What they did say that was correct and surprised me when I had 3 dogs the first time is 3 dogs are MUCH different than 2.
This, I've raised single puppies in the past and currently raising/training two white lab littermates right now. They're 4 months old and doing absolutely phenomenal. While my situation may not be as easy as the next persons, I feel the information related to "littermate syndrome" is inflated. Can there be behavioral issues down the road, sure but I'm a firm believer that would be the owner/trainers fault. There's no such thing as a bad dog but there certainly can be a bad owner/trainer.
Absolutely!!!! Thank you !
You forgot the part where they break out of the kennel and eat a thousand dollars worth of electronics while your at the store. They turned out all right but don't do it. It took along time and alot of work.
Glad to see this though since my sister wanted a brother and sister out of my litter. Going to be a conversation, wish me luck
I'll vouch for everything you said! 100% don't get 2 puppies at the same time. May work for a few people but not the majority.
Gross generalizations on your part. Litter mates for people who know and can train dogs is a very good idea.
The most loving n best behaved dogs that I have had over decades have been litter mates .
Thanks for taking the time to watch. For the vast majority of dogs and the vast majority of dog owners this is spot on. You may have had good success, but for sure fall into the minority on this situation.
Gross? Are you offended. ❄️
Dont raise with mother. Bind 2 mom. They compete. Hu t dog is grear
T. Dogs should be bought with idea . 3 years is end result. Dont think its easy till 3 years. Breed matters . Prey drive. Dont raise with mother
Thanks for the honesty.
Love the ethics and clarity of this message. What professionals!
Thank you for the kind words!
I had 2 female litter mate beagles. I trained them on rabbits. They did good but I had an adult beagle already trained and when training sessions took place it was one at a time but the wife and daughter played with one while I trained the other. So it definitely helped so that I was able to focus on the one being trained instead of trying to train both at the same time. They did spend time together but there time was limited together for play time together and sleep. And during hunts after the first few trips out putting them with the adult together they followed him and learned from him. They both ended up doing very well. If it was a different situation where I couldn't do it the exact same way, then I agree it would have been very difficult
You guys are great! Can I request a video? Colouring! I have read so many controversial colour charts, and different people seem to have different ideas on what is considered roan... Would love to have you guys explain!
Loved watching, who I think is Thunder, taking time out of the wrestle match to point to where the birds are.
Maybe change the title to - 5 Reasons NOT to Get Littermates unless you are going to put the necessary hard work in.
Hi! So I’m wanting to be a dog breeder and I heard in somewhere that you get a girl from one and a boy from another breeder would that work? Or if I get the girl or the boy and wait a little while until it’s like a little older, then could I get the other dog?
I wish I would have seen this video before buying a second puppy. I bought one gsp male and he's 12 weeks and then I bought an 8 week old female puppy and it's so frustrating. The male was very food motivated until I got the new puppy.
Littermates are fine if you know how to train them, how to spend time with them, together and individually. I have two GSP littermates. They are quite compatible. The girl is a surperb hunter. The boy is very good. Initially, they were trained separately but now they go out together. They LOVE to run in the woods for miles in their free time. They are very close. However, if one were to "go" before the other, after some grieving it would be okay.
I have two standard schnauzers, one litter apart. Mine is male and my girlfriend’s is female. For the most part they get along very well, they play hard but they are not aggressive towards each other. We live in separate homes but for the most part we spend a lot of time together rather it be her home or mine and we take them wherever we go so they spend a lot of time together.They drink water and feed together so no food aggression(thankfully) they do pretty good with sharing. The female is a bit more anxious compared to my male schnauzer. She’s a bit possessive over toys but no aggression towards her brother, just a lot of tug of war lol. My male teases her with toys cause he wants to play. They can get a little rowdy but they eventually settle down. Laying with both of them right now. Mine is about 14 months and she’s 6-7 months. I can definitely see some of the points you guys made something we deal with but it’s manageable. She takes her time with hers and I’ve spent a lot of time with my male over the year so I guess we give them a good amount of space and time to allow training. (Mine is smarter 😌) lol. But both are very intelligent cool pups.
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😮 Too late. It’s a problem. I hope this video gives us some answers. We need to find a good home for the second puppy. 😢
Would love some resources.
Having litter mates may be hard on you the owner but it is happier for them. Your worried about the two bonding with each other more than you? I'm glad my two bond with each other, what are you jealous of them? When one dies before the other it is a rough time no doubt but if they are used to having a sibling around all the time you quickly find them another friend to bond with to help them be distracted from their loss. It works. And you spend more time with the survivor until you find them a new friend too.
For working dogs, hunting dogs, or dogs that do sports or high level obedience, it's not good if the dog becomes too "doggy". To train a dog to a high level the human needs to be the most important thing in their life. This is accomplished by building a strong relationship through play and training. If the dog is obsessed with other dogs, especially a dog that it's known longer than their human, it can limit how much drive the dog has for working. For people who are serious about hunting or competing, having dogs that constantly "check out" in the field or ring is a dealbreaker. Maybe it doesn't matter so much if the dogs weigh 10 lbs dripping wet and don't do anything besides lie on the sofa all day, but even then it can create problems if they hit puberty and start fighting (or attempt to make babies).
Also, for what it's worth, I think it's crueler to expect another dog to be the source of entertainment and comfort for my dog. My late dog was obsessed with her older "brother", but when she was rehomed to me I couldn't take them both (relatives wanted him but not her) and of course she was terribly stressed to become an only dog. That began our journey together doing obedience and nosework, traveling the world, and growing as a team until she passed away in my arms at age 12. It may have been selfish of me, but I think she had a more fulfilling life being the center of my attention than being an afterthought...dog #2...in a household where the most enriching activity was a walk around the block once every 72 hours.
Wife is picking up a golden retriever tomorrow and I'm pretty sure when she gets home there's going to be 2, because she can't resist. I'm doing all the research I can to be prepared. This sounds like quite a job but very rewarding in the end if raised right.
How did it go? 🤣
I’m getting a dog in a few months and I have 2 different breeders I’m interested in and I’m very tempted to get 2 dogs. They would be a few months apart in age.
I have a 1 year old black and white ticked GSP. This is my 4 th GSP and I have a strange question. My other 3 GSP's were the typical liver and white, but my Gunner is black and white. I saw in your video one puppy was typical liver/white, but the other pup looks black and white. Is this something new with the breed? I got my pup as a rescue (3 1/2 months) from a person that had no clue how much attention a GSP needs and how much energy they have. It only took 2 weeks and they hated him. He's loving and smart as a whip and very easy to train. Can you answer my question please, because I've never seen this color combo. Really appreciate it.
Yes GSPs come in liver and black as well as combinations of liver and white and black and white.
I got one in December 2019 and the in June 2020 after that. They fight a lot still...
At what age of the first dog do you recommend getting a second dog?
I raised 2 Brittany litter mates just fine. BUT, now I'm raising 2 border collie littermates and have serious regrets! Its a full time job!! We'll be fine in the end but I'd never do this again.....
I was pushed by a rescue to take littermates and now the male dog injured the female dog because he plays so rough with her. I had no idea about littermate syndrome, and once I found out, I was assured it was no issue. All they really wanted was my money.
It's really not a thing when done right. I've had 4 pairs through my life with huge success. They are actually easier to deal with than non littermates. What they say about one waiting is simply not true you can train them both together, let them eat together etc there is not an issue if done correct.
@@feraldog5590 well we separated them and no problems since. I'm so glad I did as they now both get the full attention they deserve. It shouldn't be "easier"...that's when the problems start.
@@mazzystarr7078 Why shouldn't it be easier? I found it easier after some brief on their own training, to have them together for training. One gets a reward the other doesn't teaches them very quickly. The only issue I've had is if they aren't separated much they will 100% get depressed and mopey when they are separated. Again I've had 4 sets of littermates 2 in my home at the same time. 2 littermate puppy struggles is not any different than having 2 non littermate puppies near the same age. Yes there are lots of issues with having 2 puppies at once but it's not any different if they are or are not littermates is my point. So "littermate syndrome" simply does not exist.
@@feraldog5590 because learning things that way creates jealousy and codependency in a way that a solo dog does not. I feel they are better in a family that gives them full attention for at least the first year. I mean this for a stronger breed, mine is a pitbull and husky so it's imperative that she has a good temperament, for her, people and other dogs. Which she does now, it all worked out.
@@mazzystarr7078 not at all the case in my experience done GDPs, Aust Shep, doberman and cocker spaniels. each time I could command separate with their names. Now 4 times doesn't make me an expert by any means but I've always had them together for over a decade each so not a novice either. First time was definitely the hardest with just 2 puppies and no adult dogs to help them out
My mom is heading home with 2 littermates right now. I hope this goes ok...
how’s it going ? i’m getting two girl boxers in january
Bruh I’m getting two male husky pups that are litter mates
I’ll give people my opinion. We bought 2 golden doodle brothers in 2019 . They are both boys and both still have nuts... they don’t hump ANYMORE from 6 months - 2 years is brutal humping. One dog is a house dog the other is likes being outside. I promise y’all the dogs will balance out . They both have their own food and water bowls. They are awesome don’t be afraid to get 2 they don’t back down from eachother and they are friendly . We do not allow them to get jealous but they do have pack rules when they use the restroom. Treat them the same and their personality will show. Walking them together is not a good idea. If they see another dog they will not hesitate to go hurt the other dog.
@@Ug1yKarma omg same. Any tips?
If you are a beginner, I wouldn't recommend it specifically if you aren't disciplined, other then that it's not different at all. 1, 2, 3, 4, ect. It's like racing 3 children they will never be the same. Get over yourself and learn to love the pups for who they are. If you dint like it, YOU DINT LIKE IT other people will. This video is them saying. we eat ice cream all the time I would never recommend having 3 flavors of ice cream at a time I dint like it so you shouldn't either.
You didn't really explain why you shouldn't specifically adopt littermates at the same time. you just explained why you shouldnt adopt 2 puppies at once.
If you’re raising siblings and you have a hard time you’re probably doing it wrong. They should never sleep together. They shouldn’t be left alone together(only for play time). And they should be fed simultaneously because the alpha dog eats first( the owner). I’ve raised two sets of siblings and never had a problem. And the last set was 3 years ago. Also take them on individual walks and use them as training sessions. When I raised my sets of siblings they only spent about 4ish hours a day together.
How early is to early to start formal training like sit, lay down, etc... just curious getting my first gsp in 4 weeks and hell be 8 weeks old. Thanks!
You can use a piece of food to lure your puppy into position starting from day one. Or well, perhaps day two or three would be better since the first day in a new place can be a bit overwhelming. As long as you keep training sessions short and sweet they'll benefit even a very young puppy.
sooooooooo what do i need to do if I did the thing and got litter mates? we went for one but ended up with the runt as sort of a rescue. LOL all the things you said are very true but I am in it 100%
What breed do you have Tina ?
I have German Shorthair Pointers. We are now 6 months and seem to be finding a pretty good grove. I tried to pay attention to giving them opportunity to grow into their own personalities.
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I would prefer, when I get puppies, seeing that I have had only Cattle Dogs for over 35 yrs..3 puppies out of the same litter. That amount of Cattle Dogs works very well at keeping coyotes away and at bay...and I make sure to dominate them all so I'm the Alpha...MALE.... USAF K-9 Retired...
if you already have littermates, even if you're a breeder, please get at least one fixed!! don't think just because they're siblings or your female has already mated with another dog they won't try to do the forbidden tango together and that you won't have to handle a litter of inbred puppies.
I have 3 kids and can't have two puppies...this feels like a downer video
You can... just get one first and wait until that one is a bit more mature before getting another. It's better for the kids and everyone anyway because they grow out of being cute little puppies so quickly - this way you get to have puppy time twice.
This makes me sad that I just got 2 puppies
your puppies will have a great life with you .
i received the greatest present (s)- two yorkshire terrier puppies , having never had dogs before, at the age of 60 .
too long to tell you the absolute joy Gizmo (brother ) and Angel (sister) have given me in the few short months I have had with them .
(we mostly let them be, with appropriate training here and there - they play fight all the time , even while walking - they are happy all the time except when i have to bathe them.).
Sorry I disagree with a lot of what you are saying . That being said you didn’t mention the worst part of getting litter mates 😭 you generally loose them around the same time… The only time a dog will break your heart….
November 22, 2021 we lost our beautiful bull mastiff she was 3 1/2 I had chronic severe skin issues we tried everything to the point that the vet finally recommended we had to let her go. As far as littermates we have two female rotties we got them at seven weeks old and January 4 of this year we lost or 9 1/2 year-old Lilly the cancer and her sister shiloh won’t be far behind they were by far the best most beautiful dogs I’ve ever owned and had the privilege of loving.
Maybe in some instances but in my case I had a liter of puppies I kept a brother and sister as a years went all they became my only dogs older dogs passing away and all they kept each other entertained the brother would wake me up and cry when his sister needed to go out they loved each other they protected each other my boy Sam my male Staffordshire was very upset when his sister passed away and when he passed away I lost the most faithful dog I've ever owned he loved me he only took orders from me and he did exactly what I told him when I told him every time. Edit/it helped having their mom and uncle which were also littermates to help raise them the older dogs did a lot of correcting for me while I was at work maybe I just got good genetics maybe I got lucky but I always got compliments on my ability to control my animals and how well behaved they were
Sorry for your loss.
Hey i was wondering how did you able to prevent inbreeding ?? Please help me out.
@@djangounchained2754 I had the sister spayed
I have a brother and sister and both are great and smart
I have a friend who decided they would try to raise FOUR puppies together and it drives me insane - to the point I don't ever want to go back to their house. Absolutely unruly dogs who spend 99% of the time alone with no human interaction. Completely irresponsible dog owner.
please do a video on getting a male vs female!!! I have both... my best female passed away a week ago she was 15... im debating on getting another male or female.. I guide on a preserve part time also... thank you for sharing your thoughts with us
@MrJustinianus Walking in a park with a male when there is a bitch in heat around is no fun either...
Some very valid points, I had a litter of my spaniel and kept 2 bitches. It worked for me but I wouldn't advice for anyone with full-time job. I have alot of time. Drop kids to school then home and take dogs out for quick run, then 1on1 training for each. Then out on evening again. Personalities are completely different one prefers retrieving and one prefers flushing it's perfect for me as i take them on beating line on pheasant shoots. It's what I love. I probably wouldn't do it again 😂 since iv 3 dogs already but planning on getting a bigger breed next possibly gsp
What has the relationship between the two puppies and their mother been like? We're considering keeping a puppy if our bitch has a litter, but sometimes momma dogs are kinda mean to their older puppies...
Very good points made. Having the time to raise/train them well is a crucial piece, as is having realistic expectations when having 2 littermates. My two Boxers are sisters/littermates and raised by an experienced dog owner/stay at home mom, my wife. Both assumed their roles: an Alpha & a Bravo, without any real harm. Their training did not come without challenges, but nothing unmanageable to experienced dog owners. They are both best buddies and continue to do well: one more docile and the other more outgoing/aggressive, making for a very good balance. Thanks for the video, good stuff.
I have had two pups at one time and it was fine
Ethan’s brutally honest moment is my favorite segment.
Wrong I got 2 brother golden doodles at the low in my life they are awesome!!!
We got two littermates, a bitch and dog cocker.
It was exhausting for two months, but we made sure they were sleeping in separate crates during the 12 to 16 week-old window, and they always had walks separately until they were a bit older.
It definitely helps that they can play with each other though. They're 14 months now, and still do silly things like lay upside down jousting mouths, every so often. Neither is particularly dominant, though when off lead on a walk the bitch tends to follow the dog. It probably helps that he's a big softy.
Ours allow the other to lead depending on the thing. Its cool watching them negotiate. We dont put up with pushiness, or them correcting each other, so they learned that kindness and both doing what is expected is the fastest way for them to have fun and get treats!
I had two ! Luckily I’d just retired young so had a lot of hours to train em ! It isn’t easy even with separate training lessons . It hard work but be aware of what your taking on ! You have been warned 😊
Good for you! Thanks for the advice 😉
Love ya'll channel but I'm gonna disagree with this one. Last two times I went in search of a dog, I came home with littermates (all hounds). Lots of work, sure. But I always think a pair is better than one, and spending a lot of time training two puppies at the same time is imminently better (for me anyway) than training a puppy every couple years. Mine are always adoptions, so I just can't seem to ever walk away with one.
I too come from hounds and my preferred number was 3. That said, I still always staggered my dogs with 2 years in between for all of the reasons listed. Obedience is not as expected from a hound beyond a strong recall, but a good confident skilled hound comes from plenty of solo work as a pup. Your older dog becomes a teaching aid in the kennel and field.
Solid channel, I've been following for a few months leading up to getting my own GSP.
Just a technical note, it looks like the audio is gated a bit too slowly in this video. After a pause in talking then resuming there's half a second no audio. Increasing the speed in your gate. Example at 6:40 "battle for ....ition"
Keep it up!
Thanks for the heads up!
I have littermates - a brother and a sister German Shepherd. They are currently just over 3 months and a handful. We have them in training but if we had learned about littermates before, we would not of adopted 2. We love them both, and have committed ourselves with training but we do have a full time jobs, kids and we both work from home. It's a lot of work and if you think for one second it may be too much it probably is. Learn as much as you can before adopting littermates and good luck!
Hey i was wondering how did you manage to prevent inbreeding? Please help me out i also have two litter mates one female and male.
@@djangounchained2754 We have 2 littermates - a brother and sister German Shepherds and as long you as they have the proper training (separate crates, walks etc...) you will be just fine. They are now 1 1/2 year old and best of friends. I would not do it again because of all the extra work (IT IS!), nonetheless they are excellent pets and we love them very much. Good luck.
Having a litter of 10 and seeing how much they mess with each other I agree lol
You guys just changed my mind and potentially saved me!
Happy to help! - ethan
We got littermates because the desperately need a home and it was not fun. So we would send one puppy at a time to a family member to bond with the other then switch them. They are now 9 months and they are doing great lucky one is dominant and the other very submissive. I would never do it again.
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I got two puppies because I thought that was the thing to do. I am struggling. We've had them for two months. I can barely spend individual time with them, yet alone train them. My husband and son don't help enough. I need to decide which one to keep. Sadly😔
I had a mom and daughter that were 2 and well trained in the past. I though id get two littermate puppies. Two weeks in they just try to fight 98% of the time. If theyre in the car or in a bath room theyre good. If u try to play with them togeather but with seperate toys they need to play with the same toy.
Is this for ALL litter mates or more so for hunting/working dogs?
Always thanks for the videos! been watching for a couple months. really want to get a GSP but worried about or little fuzzy catwe have. I have always felt if you teach from a young age to leave it, they will be fine, but we are in a toss up of getting a GSP or a Brittany.
Get a Brittany and thank me later!
This is the best explanation of the issues with littermates I've seen, thank you!
Thank you ☺️
Wouldn't a human pair of twins or a set of tuplets be a litter too?
I’d say so
Yes and a shit tonne of work too lol. My brother has twins and says he can't remember the first 3/4 years because it was so hectic and difficult.
well this was perfect timing.
I didn’t do litter mates for a while cause I was told time and again not to. They will bond to much and not get trained well or work well together. But then I got a shepherd puppy, and a friend did, but he couldn’t keep him, so I took him. I worked off the information I know was bad. So I trained them at time separately, and or with my other mature pups. Socializing, work training I went about like normal. I have other pups and after a few weeks I can leave them be with the others and they find their crew or set of other pups. Theirs always clicks in packs. I also recommend after some time have them clipped. Once you get their sex drive down aggression and fighting if it happens usually stops. I think each situation is different. I will say, I have done it one other time, both went well. Both fell right in. Time wise I don’t recommend it. I’m on my land daily all day so I can put time in, I can correct them more. So time is why not to.
I haven't watched your video I'll watch it later when I got time just my two cents the only problem I had with litter mates was when one did something bad the other did it they followed each other one was a digger one tore up furniture when they were together they would join in on each other's bad behavior I had a zero tolerance attitude towards bad s*** with spankings and or separation into a box or kennel and by box I mean dog crate it took me about 18 months ended up having really good dogs for 12 years I miss them everyday
Thank you so much for your advice. I do have a male maltezer dog and he passed away in april 2022. I am thinking to get 2 puppies, because the dog that I had was always crying when I leave and I thougt if I had 2 dogs they are not alone. Now I realise it is a bad idea.😥😥
What about if they are hunting dogs will it affect how they hunt I have two black and tan puppies that I am training for hunting and I have multiple other dogs but they each have their own kennel Will it affect how they hunt?
I have brother and sister 8 week old puppies. I did not research on getting puppies from the same litter. Hubby is reading reviews and wants to get rid of one. I really don't want to. Not just cause of their cost, but cause I've grown attached and started training them. What do you suggest?
On the eating they shared a bowl until I had to start watching the females weight and then I taught them to share different bowls
Great video haven't watched the whole thing yet but I have a couple questions maybe you can help me. So I had the father Teddy you years later I bought him Bella. It was great they really fell in love well they had a litter of pups we sold all those. Then they have another letter of pops a couple years later my mother helped Bella through the birthing process and got super attached so she wanted me to keep all of the pups to girls 4 boys. What of the females passed away at 2 or 3 days old. So now my sister has one of the boys and the sister but lived, I have the mom the dad and the 3 brothers.. Very complicated very hard I take care of my mother she loves the dogs but the boys have an issue they won't mess with their dad and he doesn't want anything to do with them anyway he will not play with them or really give them time of day. But 3 boys say even brow all the Sun it's a free-for-all fight and the dad will jump in there I think hes trying to stop the fight ends up 1 or 2 of them are being ganged up on... Angel and curb this is my major issue I love them so much but I have to keep them separated because Kirby is very consistent on beating angel of all the time for no reason. On the other hand sometimes they get along for 2 or 3 weeks maybe even a month and they play together they sleep with me in my bed everything just fine but they get scared very easily they are a terrier and Bichon breed of dog.
mixed breed.
Currently I absolutely have to keep those 2 from being in contact where the others can be out together with either one angel or Kirby and everything seems to be OK as long as angel in Kirby are not together.. There smalle dogs from 12 to 18 pounds maybe.. Kirby kicks angels but every time hes a little taller and a lot faster angel is short like his dad Kirby is a twin to his dad except his tall white his mother.. I love them all so much I call them my granddaddy's but I will afraid if I don't get help I'm gonna have to find a new home for Kirby.
I voice text miss message forgive me for any typos if there's any way that I can get a phone call or email been a phone call and get whatever you think the best advice is of something I could do so I can keep them or Just fine Kirby a new home which will truly break my heart I spoil them all always bringing them toys and trees I tried to give them all equal attention May follow each other around marking everything literally in A-line..
Thanks for your time my email address is. daleurban4258@gmail.com
I've had 2 sets of litter mates. My first ones were about 4 years ago. They were amazing. The only problem I had with them were that, even though they bonded great with me, but also bonded strong with each other. The only problem was that one passed away, and the other almost grieved itself to death. I have a new pair of litter mates now, got them early Dec. . They are doing great 4 weeks later. Both have been potty trained, leash trained, know a couple commands, do good in their carriers. They have good bonds with each other and with me, and with the other former litter mate. They are even socializing great with the 2 cats here. BTW I wouldnt compair my two dogs with each other any more than I would have my 2 sons. They both excell in their own ways and are individuals.
Thanks for watching
i am sorry for your loss . the down side that you mentioned is heartbreaking . i thought about that . i hope to have 20 years with my " babies " - i should be eighty then .
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What do you have to say about keeping a puppy from your own litter with mother as the older dog?
Yes I have the same thing happening
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Very excellent points! Hopefully people take your advice